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| 200 mL | ¥1,180 (tax not included) |
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| 720 mL | ¥3,610 (tax not included) |
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Amami Brown Sugar Shochu
Sato no Akebono Gold
里の曙 ゴールド
A supreme character, glowing amber.
Spirits produced by vacuum distillation and by atmospheric distillation are each matured slowly in separate oak casks. Time in the wood adds depth of aroma and a beautiful amber color. Enjoy a rich character in which the sweet, mellow aroma drawn from the cask meets the soft flavor that only brown sugar shochu can offer.
Product Details
Category
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Authentic Shochu |
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Alcohol Content
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43% ABV |
Ingredients
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Brown sugar, rice koji (Japanese rice and U.S. rice) |
Koji
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White Koji |
Distillation Method
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Vacuum Distillation and Atmospheric Distillation |
Maturation
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Three years or more / Stainless steel tanks and oak casks |
How to Enjoy
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On the Rocks
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With Water
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With Soda
Our Craftsmanship
Preserving Amami’s Treasures for Future Generations
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Oak Cask Maturation That Brings Out the Character of Brown Sugar Shochu
A light, gentle spirit from vacuum distillation, and a spirit from atmospheric distillation that draws out the raw materials with real force. We judge the character of each and blend them carefully, at the balance where they harmonize most beautifully. The maturation and blending skills Machida Shuzo has built up over many years create a flavor that is at once mellow and deep. Enjoy the concentrated, generous character woven from vanilla notes drawn from the cask and fruity notes drawn from the brown sugar, and the supreme taste that glows amber in the glass.
A Pleasure Unique to High-Strength Spirits: the "Partial Shot"
Freezing a high-strength spirit and drinking it that way is known as a "partial shot." A spirit of this strength will not freeze solid even in a domestic freezer; instead it pours out thick and viscous. The savory character becomes concentrated, and the mouthfeel turns remarkably smooth. When you enjoy a partial shot, remember that much of the pleasure is lost once the spirit warms, so pour it into a small shot glass and drink it a sip at a time.
A Distillery Favorite, Recognized Around the World
Awarded BEST OF SHOCHU, the top honor in the shochu category, at the 2018 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition. At the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition it took the Best Gold Award and first place in the shochu division, Best of the Best, in 2020, followed by a second consecutive Best Gold Award in 2021. A Gold Award in 2022 then earned it a place in the Hall of Fame, given to products that take gold or higher three years running. We invite you to taste a shochu that is highly regarded both in Japan and abroad.